B2B contracts are gaining immense popularity in Poland. This is due to the fact that more and more foreigners have the opportunity to open a sole proprietorship (JDG) in Poland, and an increasing number of companies are looking to optimize their expenses.
01What is a B2B contract?
A B2B contract means that as an entrepreneur, you provide services to a client. In other words, your purpose of stay in Poland is conducting business activity.
Therefore, you need to legalize your stay in Poland as a sole proprietor. The procedure for obtaining a residence permit for entrepreneurs differs from that for a Blue Card or a work-based residence card.
How to get a business-based residence card?
The main difference is that when applying for a residence card based on business activity, you need to demonstrate that:
· Your business generated a profit in the previous year of >12 average monthly salaries in the voivodeship;
or
· You have employed at least two Polish citizens or foreigners exempt from work permit requirements.
If you haven't met either of these requirements yet, you will need to prove your intent to fulfill them in the future. For most foreigners, this point is the most relevant one. Primarily because the visa many use to start their journey in Poland is issued for a maximum of one year. This may not be enough time, and people technically lack the opportunity to wait until the end of the tax year.
In the case of B2B, the contract itself will serve to confirm the possibility of earning the required income. Pay attention to:
· The period for which the contract is concluded;
· How revenues are specified.
These points will need to be highlighted in your business plan and in the description of your activity.
Additionally, to apply for a business-based residence card, you will need:
· Income certificate
· Confirmation of submitting declarations to ZUS
· Confirmation of tax payments
This will confirm the stability and regularity of your income!
In addition, you need to provide:
· Apartment lease agreement;
· Certificates of tax and ZUS payments.
When drafting your business plan, keep in mind that your activity must benefit the Polish economy. Specifically, it can:
· Lead to an increase in investment;
· Introduce foreign technologies into the Polish economy;
· Introduce useful innovations;
· Create jobs.
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The Poland Business Harbour program was created specifically to fulfill these criteria, so be sure to emphasize this in your business plan!
A common misconception!
"If the business has already generated the required income this year, you can relax." - This is not true!
The legal requirement is to confirm the necessary income precisely in the year preceding the application submission. Therefore, even if you have already earned the required amount, you will still need to provide a detailed description of your activity and confirm its benefit to the Polish economy.
Tips from Spravochnik Immigranta
In Warsaw, we recommend submitting your application 3 months after registering your JDG. If that is not possible, make sure to update the information regarding your case during the processing period.
In other cities, before issuing a decision, the case officer will want to make sure that you are continuing your business activity, so start the procedure when you are fully ready for it.
It all sounds very complicated, let's simplify!
1. Take your contract and apartment lease agreement;
2. Request your revenue ledger and ZUS declarations for the period of the company's existence from your accountant;
3. Draft a business plan and describe your activity;
4. Request a tax clearance certificate (no tax arrears) and fill out the wniosek;
5. Attach the confirmation of payment of administrative fees along with 4 photographs, and book an appointment to submit your application at the Urząd;
6. Submit your documents and wait for the decision.
During the review of your case, you can update information about your business activity and then calmly await the decision.
On our blog, you will find information on how to draft a business plan and describe your activity. Stay tuned for updates!
And if you have additional questions, fill out the form and get a free consultation. We will put your documents in order!
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